The top five reasons that children stay home from school are as follows: colds, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), ear infection (otitis media), pink eye (conjunctivitis), and sore throat.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
Lateral view of the interior eyeball.
Diagram of the interior of Uranus
Earth Affects People; People Change Earth
Interior, Sanctuary of the mosque at Córdoba, Spain.